Lead Sourcing Specialist – Buying/Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the entire purchasing process from the placement of purchase orders to the final delivery.

• Monitor purchase orders, engage with suppliers, expedite orders, and address any delivery, quality, commercial, or scheduling issues.

• Foster and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, quality, and delivery standards.

• Track and manage purchase orders within the ERP system, ensuring that pricing, delivery timelines, quantities, and order specifics remain accurate and up-to-date.

• Implement sourcing policies, procedures, and strategies to effectively tackle procurement challenges.

• Analyze issues, pinpoint root causes, and devise solutions that support cost, quality, delivery, and operational goals.

• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Planning, Project Management, and other functional teams.

• Leverage knowledge of commodities, suppliers, markets, and competition to inform sourcing decisions and enhance cost, delivery, quality, and supplier performance.

• Lead small-scale projects or initiatives aimed at process improvement.

• Operate independently within defined policies while exercising judgment and proposing alternative solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with over 5 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement, or a high school diploma/GED with more than 8 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.

• Experience working in a manufacturing setting.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve issues related to procurement.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across various functions and organizational levels.

• Exceptional organizational skills with the capability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines.

• Proficient in documenting, planning, coordinating, and executing projects and initiatives.

• Skills in project management and process improvement; PMP or Six Sigma Belt certifications are advantageous.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement processes.

• Capacity to work independently while also contributing to a cooperative team environment.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, when applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• Participation in the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan.

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• Company contributions to retirement plans.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance for further education.

• Adoption assistance for eligible employees.

• Paid parental leave benefits.

• Disability benefits for employees.

• Life insurance coverage.

• 12 paid holidays each year.

• Permissive time off policy.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Relocation assistance is not provided.